Health and Social Care
BTEC Tech Award
Assessment Overview
The three components in the qualification give learners the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector, at Levels 1 and 2.
Component 1: Human Lifespan Development
Non-exam internal assessment set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson.
The Pearson-set Assignment will be completed in approximately 6 hours of supervised assessment.
Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and Values
Non-exam internal assessment set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson.
The Pearson-set Assignment will be completed in approximately 6 hours of supervised assessment.
Component 3: Health and Wellbeing
External assessment (exam) set and marked by Pearson, completed under supervised conditions. The assessment will be completed in 2 hours.
Key Information & Topics
Studying a BTEC in Health and Social Care means combining practical experience, skills, theory and behaviours to understand what it means to deliver top-quality care and services across a range of specialisms.
The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop applied knowledge in the following areas:
● the life stages and key characteristics in the physical, intellectual, emotional and social (PIES) development classifications and the different factors that can affect an individual’s growth and development
● different life events and how individuals can adapt or be supported through changes caused by life events
● health and social care conditions, how they can be managed by the individual and the different health and social care services that are available
● the barriers and obstacles an individual may encounter and how these can be overcome
● the skills, attributes and values required to give care and how these benefit the individual
● how factors can affect an individual’s current health and wellbeing
● how physiological indicators and an individual’s lifestyle choices determine physical health
● the use of the person-centred approach
● recommendations and actions to improving health and wellbeing and the barriers or obstacles individuals may face when following recommendations and the support available to overcome.
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Working in health or social care is rewarding, with a wide range of different jobs and specialisms.
Post - 16 Career Routes
Students who achieve this qualification progress onto Level 3 Health and Social Care (A-level equivalent), apprenticeships, traineeship and pursue careers in the Health and Social Care sector.
What kind of career can I go into?
Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Social Worker, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Healthcare Assistant, Midwife, Occupational Therapist, Healthcare Scientist, Educator, Health Psychologist and many more.
The skills learnt also apply to any other profession; ability to meet deadlines, be organised, construct reports, research skills and interpersonal skills.